pirarucu
/ˌpɪrəˈruːkuː/
noun
- A very large freshwater fish found in the Amazon River basin, known for its size (up to 3 meters long) and its ability to breathe air.
- The pirarucu is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
- Because the pirarucu breathes air, it comes to the surface every few minutes.
- Fishermen in Brazil often hunt the pirarucu for its meat and leather.
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